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1.8 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:13:45
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
1,120 ft
Altitude min
1,235 ft
Altitude max
1,156 ft
Altitude start
1,161 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
4,193 ft
Distance climb
2,625 ft
Distance down
2,490 ft
Distance flat
00:13:45
Avg time

WMA Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
    Jefferson, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74362 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91742 in Trail Running
    • #110504 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #447 in Mountain Biking · New Jersey [+]
    • #704 in Trail Running
    • #1,202 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Morris County Parks

Fun loop with a short skinny crossing a stream.

Tags
BridgesSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 49 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 326 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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WMA Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/New_York)
Sep 22, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
Aug 2, 2026
 Big tree down near creek crossing
Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:57am (America/New_York)
Jul 31, 2026
 Multiple trees down crossing over each other and completely blocking the trail. Big mess.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/New_York)
Apr 23, 2026
 Clear all the way
Oct 16, 2024 @ 5:18am
Oct 16, 2024
 Rather dry conditions. In places it was hard t follow due to the newly fallen leaves. Blazes would have helped. A list of MTB regulations were...
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on Sep 22, 2026
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is WMA Loop located?
      WMA Loop is located in Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Jefferson, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.01604, -74.61384.
      ▼ How hard is WMA Loop?
      WMA Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for WMA Loop?
      WMA Loop has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,120 ft to 1,235 ft.
      ▼ Is WMA Loop a point to point trail?
      WMA Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is WMA Loop?
      WMA Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on WMA Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on WMA Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access WMA Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to WMA Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride WMA Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride WMA Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is WMA Loop?
      WMA Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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